jeepgirl

jeepgirl LPN, NP

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  1. What is the Highest Bilirubin you've ever seen?

    jeepgirl replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i think there are legal avenues healthcare providers can take if they feel the need. i'm suprised the peds let her do that - always amazes

  2. babies or NP first?

    jeepgirl replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had a 6 year old and HAD A BABY during my NP program. It was very stressful to have to worry about the kids. Do it now before you have the

  3. Why would people choose to go to a NURSE PRACTITIONER as opposed to a physician?

    jeepgirl replied to MedicalDreams's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If a doctor of medicine can be called "doctor", If a doctor of osteopathic medicine can be called "doctor", If a doctor of podiatry can be called "doctor", If a dentist can be called "doctor", If a...

  4. Consider going for MD?

    jeepgirl replied to leahvonleah's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have seen DO's in specialty practices. At least in my area, the DO schools have a real focus on primary care and encourage applicants who want to do primary care. However, they can specialize as...

  5. Consider going for MD?

    jeepgirl replied to leahvonleah's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    WHY?!? OMG, I have heard nothing but - envy? From other docs I have worked with. They felt that being an NP was more family friendly, for instance. I feel that docs don't know everything. It all...

  6. Quick FNP/PNP Question

    jeepgirl replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe that most PNP programs want at least one year of peds experience before application to the program. That was how my program

  7. Would you report a physician who was involved in unethical/illegal activities?

    jeepgirl replied to ANPFNPGNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i had an issue on another board where a member was claiming at an NP was selling a MLM weight loss product (I just called it "snake oil") to peds patients (this person was trying to say that since she...

  8. NP providing Rx across state lines?

    jeepgirl replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If someone calls in and has symptoms that indicate a possible need for antibiotics - I make them come in for examinaton. For instance: sore throat. Many are viral. No, I'm not going to treat your...

  9. clinical

    jeepgirl replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    if she couldn't look you in the face, that was her problem. i am sorry you are out of a preceptor right now but i am sure you will find one - and it will be a better situation for you because they...

  10. NP providing Rx across state lines?

    jeepgirl replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    who the heck calls in antibiotics

  11. Ok, so I'm soon an FNP... what about a DNP in acute care?

    jeepgirl replied to yellow finch's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    So does a PA have to have additional training when switching from lets say, Cardiology to Peds? Or Surgery to OB/GYN? Yes, I am in MO. PA's all get the same basic training, right? Thanks for your...

  12. clinical

    jeepgirl replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    you'd rather this happen to you now than have the preceptor come back and act all crazy go nuts on you. even if it was a personality conflict (which i highly doubt) i think that this is the best time...

  13. NP providing Rx across state lines?

    jeepgirl replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NOT legal. Number one - its family. You're not supposed to treat family members. Number two - you wouldn't have a patient / provider relationship established. Number three - if it is in a different...

  14. PNP Rx for Adults?

    jeepgirl replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i think it depends on the state and the situation. my understanding is - ok, lets say you're treating an breastfeeding infant with thrush and mom needs treatment - most of the time, talk to your ped...

  15. Ok, so I'm soon an FNP... what about a DNP in acute care?

    jeepgirl replied to yellow finch's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    what i have heard that people don't understand re: the scope of practice and doctors "teaching" them things is that we have to go by our scope of practice that is put forth by our certifying boards...

  16. inhalers

    jeepgirl replied to Truegem's topic in Correctional

    neb kits around here, bought in bulk, are pretty cheap. 3-4 bucks a kit. a lot less expensive than some of the MDI's. someone who only needs an MDI once should not have an MDI. at least, not in my...

  17. How do you spell relief?P A S S E D B O A R D S

    jeepgirl replied to dansingrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    it takes about three

  18. NPs, do you know if this is true?

    jeepgirl replied to Spacklehead's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    you are always held to your highest education and certificaton, and will be judged re: what a prudent nurse with a comparable education and background / certification would do. so, yeah - you would...

  19. Quick FNP/PNP Question

    jeepgirl replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    the thing that i heard some people say who wanted only to do peds but got the FNP was that: they only got offers for FNP jobs (thus had to work in that capacity) or if they worked in, lets say, a...

  20. What is required of you as far as testing goes in order to get your masters?

    jeepgirl replied to arnp2b09's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OMG i hate anything related to orem's self care deficit theory!!

  21. Working as travel RN after graduating FNP??

    jeepgirl replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i think the big thing is that the IHS just really needs qualified, educated help and doing stuff like that really helps retain people. i think its a good thing, as the places i have gone to many of...

  22. Working as travel RN after graduating FNP??

    jeepgirl replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    wow, i'm surprised! with the IHS you could just work for them - but if you do loan repayment, it was a 2 year commitment. but you could do one year in one place and one year in another place if you...

  23. Quick FNP/PNP Question

    jeepgirl replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i agree with you - when it comes to peds speciality, i see a huge difference. i actually know more than one FNP who has gone back to get the PNP or who is in the process of doing so. those are...

  24. Working as travel RN after graduating FNP??

    jeepgirl replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Its ok... I can post the info here!! That way other people can find it. http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/Jobs_index.asp that's the IHS - i know that they have a generous loan repayment plan....

  25. Legal Question

    jeepgirl replied to HSMom2RB's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    so this is a geriatric patient who's daughter has the right to make medical decisions, right? i would think i would report it - even if nothing comes from it. she could have been hurt. she could have...